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Job Title: Health and Safety Manager
Location: Glasgow overseeing multiple sites across the North of Scotland
Overview
Are you passionate about safeguarding the well-being of workers in the construction industry? Our client, a leading civil engineering contractor, has been awarded several new projects across the North of Scotland, including substations, overhead lines, and subsea cable routes for their key client, SSEN. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join their established team on a prestigious project aimed at boosting Scotland's renewable energy capacity, providing clean energy to two million homes in the UK.
Why This Opportunity Could Be Your Next Career Move
As a Health and Safety Manager, you will be pivotal in ensuring a safe working environment throughout this significant project. You will lead the implementation of health and safety policies, enforce compliance with regulations, and foster a proactive safety culture on-site.
Key Responsibilities
* Policy Development and Implementation: Lead the development, implementation, and review of health and safety policies, procedures, and management systems, ensuring full compliance with legislation and industry best practices.
* Site Inspections and Risk Management: Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement corrective actions to mitigate potential safety issues.
* Advice and Guidance: Provide expert advice on health and safety matters, including safe equipment use, PPE requirements, and emergency procedures.
* Training and Induction: Oversee and deliver health and safety training and induction programmes for employees and subcontractors, ensuring all personnel are fully informed and equipped to perform their duties safely.
* Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, document findings, and recommend preventive measures.
* Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory authorities, clients, and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
* Performance Monitoring: Monitor and report on health and safety performance, including key performance indicators (KPIs), to senior management and stakeholders, driving continuous improvement.
Qualifications And Skills
* Education: Degree or diploma in occupational health and safety, environmental management, or a related field.
* Certification: NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety.
* Experience: Proven experience in a health and safety management role within civil engineering, particularly on large-scale infrastructure projects.
* Knowledge: Thorough understanding of health and safety legislation, regulations, and standards in the construction sector.
* Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
* Organisational Abilities: Excellent organisational and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
Why Join
* High-Profile Project: Lead health and safety efforts on a major power transmission project with a top-tier construction company.
* Competitive Package: Attractive salary and benefits, including overtime, private healthcare, a substantial pension, and opportunities for career progression.
* Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team where your contributions are recognised and valued.
* Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring worker well-being on a transformative project.
If you're an experienced Health and Safety Manager seeking a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. As travel to sites is an essential part of this role, you must have a willingness to travel and a UK Driving Licence. Please apply with your CV. For more information, contact Kirstin Marshall on 01786 446651, quoting reference J44564.
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We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
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